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14 August 2026 (7 hours ago)
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11 November 2026
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Job Summary
Manager Finance
Date: June 1 2026
Position: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Toronto ON preferred; remote within Canada may be considered.
Join the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) in championing the economic empowerment of 2SLGBTQI businesses across Canada.
Established in 2003 the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce is a trusted partner linking 2SLGBTQI businesses in Canada to the wider business community. The CQCC fosters economic growth by supporting and nurturing 2SLGBTQI businesses entrepreneurs students and allies and by helping Canadas corporate bodies connect with the 2SLGBTQI business community. A leader in inclusive procurement the CQCC is also the certifying body in Canada for 2SLGBTQI businesses.
Manager Finance
The Manager Finance is responsible for supporting the financial management reporting compliance and day-to-day finance operations of CQCC. Reporting to the Director of Finance this role plays both a strategic and operational role in ensuring CQCC remains financially sound accountable compliant and well-positioned to deliver on its short- and long-term strategic goals. The role oversees key finance functions including budgeting financial reporting accounts payable and receivable bank reconciliations payroll grant reporting project accounting cash flow forecasting audit support and financial systems improvement. The Manager Finance also works closely with internal teams funders vendors auditors and external partners to ensure accurate financial information strong internal controls timely reporting and effective stewardship of organizational resources.
The roles purpose is to:
- Support CQCCs financial integrity accountability and compliance with internal policies funder requirements and applicable accounting standards;
- Manage day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable accounts receivable reconciliations payroll journal entries and financial records;
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports grant reports funding reconciliations and project-specific financial information;
- Support budgeting forecasting cash flow management audit preparation and financial planning;
- Maintain and improve financial systems processes controls documentation and reporting practices;
- Provide financial analysis advice and support to internal teams to inform planning decision-making and program delivery; and
- Contribute to CQCCs financial sustainability operational effectiveness and organizational accountability.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Financial Management and Operations
The Manager Finance supports the day-to-day financial operations of CQCC ensuring financial activities are accurate timely compliant and aligned with organizational priorities.
- Maintain financial integrity and accountability through appropriate internal controls financial systems procedures and documentation;
- Oversee accounts payable accounts receivable bank reconciliations credit card reconciliations and related financial processes;
- Prepare and post month-end journal entries including accruals prepaids deferred revenue allocations and other required adjustments;
- Generate timely monthly quarterly annual and project-specific financial reports in compliance with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations;
- Support project program and grant accounting including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds;
- Monitor funding allocations grant spending eligible expenses and reporting requirements to ensure alignment with approved budgets and funder agreements;
- Maintain accurate and detailed cash flow forecasting to support planning and operational decision-making;
- Ensure all financial records and files are maintained in accordance with accepted policies procedures legislation and audit requirements; and
- Support the ongoing digitization and improvement of CQCCs financial processes systems and reporting tools.
Budgeting Forecasting and Financial Reporting
The Manager Finance supports organizational budgeting forecasting analysis and reporting to strengthen financial planning and decision-making.
- Work with the Director of Finance to support CQCCs annual organizational budget and related budget planning processes;
- Support internal teams with program project and departmental budgeting including budget development forecasting tracking and variance analysis;
- Prepare financial statements grant reports funding reconciliations and financial summaries for internal teams funders government agencies and leadership as required;
- Monitor actual spending against approved budgets and identify variances risks and opportunities;
- Support financial analysis for Board meetings senior leadership updates strategic planning and operational decision-making;
- Translate financial information into clear practical insights for non-financial colleagues and stakeholders;
- Communicate cost-saving opportunities budget pressures and financial risks to leadership while considering program sustainability; and
- Support continuous improvement in financial reporting forecasting and budget management practices.
Grant Funding and Compliance
The Manager Finance supports effective financial stewardship of CQCCs grants contribution agreements funding arrangements and related reporting obligations.
- Track grant spending against approved budgets and ensure expenditures align with funder requirements and program objectives;
- Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds deferred revenue eligible expenses funding allocations and reporting deadlines;
- Prepare funder reports government reporting funding reconciliations and supporting documentation as required;
- Review program and project budgets to ensure compliance with applicable funder requirements legislation and internal policies;
- Support the management of various agreements including contracts grants contribution agreements memoranda of understanding and vendor agreements;
- Identify financial compliance risks and escalate matters to the Director of Finance as appropriate;
- Coordinate with internal teams to gather documentation financial information and supporting records for funder reporting; and
- Implement improvements to streamline grant reporting compliance tracking documentation and financial oversight.
Audit and Internal Controls
The Manager Finance supports payroll processing audit preparation and the maintenance of strong financial controls across CQCC.
- Support compliance with government payroll regulations statutory deductions remittances and payroll-related reporting requirements;
- Liaise with benefits providers internal staff and external advisors as required;
- Support the annual audit process including preparing schedules responding to auditor requests and coordinating required documentation;
- Manage deliverables related to external audits funder audits financial reviews and compliance requests;
- Maintain and improve internal controls related to payments approvals reconciliations reporting payroll and financial documentation;
- Identify gaps or risks in financial processes and recommend practical improvements; and
- Ensure sensitive financial and payroll information is handled with discretion confidentiality and care.
Month-End and Year-End Close
- Lead and coordinate the monthly and annual financial close process.
- Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are completed reviewed and resolved on a timely basis.
- Prepare and review accruals prepaids deferred revenue payroll allocations and grant-related adjustments.
- Maintain month-end closing schedules and ensure financial statements are produced within established timelines.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies affecting financial reporting.
- Ensure project grant and class tracking are reconciled to the general ledger each month.
- Support year-end closing activities and preparation of audit working papers.
Financial Systems Process Improvement and Documentation
The Manager Finance supports effective financial systems and continuously improves tools workflows and documentation to strengthen CQCCs finance function.
- Maintain organized financial files records agreements reconciliations reports and supporting documentation;
- Support the use and improvement of accounting and finance tools including QuickBooks Online Dext ApprovalMax HUMI and related platforms;
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes reporting templates approval workflows grant tracking and reconciliation practices;
- Support the development and documentation of finance procedures internal controls and standard operating practices;
- Work with consultants vendors and internal partners to improve financial systems and reporting tools;
- Ensure finance processes are scalable efficient and aligned with CQCCs operational needs; and
- Support the adoption of new technology and digital tools that improve accuracy compliance reporting and workflow efficiency.
Problem Solving and Ownership
The Manager Finance analyzes and resolves day-to-day financial issues to support smooth operations strong accountability and effective program delivery.
- Proactively respond to financial operational and business scenarios requiring analysis judgment and problem-solving;
- Resolve issues in accordance with CQCCs standards practices policies and procedures;
- Identify alternative solutions to financial and administrative issues and recommend approaches that support positive outcomes;
- Manage competing deadlines related to payroll reporting reconciliations audits funder requirements and internal requests;
- Escalate financial risks compliance concerns sensitive matters or significant variances as appropriate;
- Exercise sound judgment accuracy and discretion when managing financial information and stakeholder relationships; and
- Contribute to a supportive collaborative and empowering work environment.
CQCC and Personal Advocacy
The Manager Finance demonstrates personal leadership by supporting CQCCs mission values and commitment to inclusive economic growth for 2SLGBTQI entrepreneurs and communities.
- Ensure financial processes reporting and recommendations align with CQCCs strategic direction mission and values;
- Demonstrate commitment to CQCCs goals strategies and values through day-to-day work and decision-making;
- Act as a responsible steward of CQCCs financial resources and organizational accountability;
- Seek performance input from the Director of Finance leadership and internal team members to support ongoing development;
- Support the strong performance and development of finance team members including the Finance Coordinator and Bookkeeper where applicable;
- Contribute insights and recommendations that strengthen CQCCs financial systems compliance and sustainability; and
- Demonstrate professionalism discretion cultural competency and accountability when working with staff funders partners and external stakeholders.
DESIRED COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting commerce business administration or a related field;
- CPA designation CPA candidacy MBA or equivalent combination of education and experience is considered a strong asset;
- Additional training in not-for-profit accounting grant management payroll audit or financial systems is considered an asset.
- 5 years of progressive experience in finance accounting financial management controllership or a related function;
- Previous experience as a Finance Manager Senior Accountant Controller or similar finance role is considered an asset;
- Experience working in a not-for-profit charity chamber of commerce business association economic development supplier diversity or grant-funded environment is strongly preferred;
- Experience with budgeting forecasting financial reporting reconciliations financial analysis and month-end processes;
- Experience preparing grant reports funding reconciliations project budgets and funder-facing financial materials;
- Experience supporting annual audits funder audits compliance reviews and external financial reporting requirements;
- Experience managing or supporting payroll processing and payroll-related compliance;
- Experience using accounting and finance software such as QuickBooks Online Dext ApprovalMax payroll platforms and Microsoft Excel;
- Experience translating financial information for non-financial partners and stakeholders;
- Experience supervising or supporting finance staff bookkeepers coordinators or consultants is considered an asset; and
- Experience working with 2SLGBTQI communities equity-deserving communities entrepreneurs or inclusive economic development initiatives is considered an asset.
Competencies:
- SERVICE FOCUS strong commitment to meet or exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external partners
- RELATIONSHIP BUILDING & APPROACHABILITY possesses the ability to connect with others make people comfortable and feel accepted and easily build rapport while maintaining professionalism and celebrating diversity
- ORGANIZATION excellence in effectively managing time by breaking work into manageable tasks identifying and focusing on priorities and accessing the necessary resources to get the job done; able to assist multiple team members at one time with various tasks; has the adaptability and flexibility to adjust priorities
- ACTING WITH INTEGRITY - demonstrated ability to execute deliver and follow through on key activities and commitments while staying honest open and trusting; strong attention to detail to submit work or send communications without error; able to handle sensitive information
- COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY ability to exchange verbal and written information with varied audiences ensuring mutual understanding of ideas and issues
- CONTRIBUTING to ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE finding new and better ways of working by applying learning feedback and experience; able to work independently AND with the team.
Terms
This is a full-time position supporting finance accounting payroll budgeting reporting and financial compliance activities across CQCC. The successful candidate may work remotely within Canada with preference for candidates located in Toronto or another major centre with access to organizational funder and stakeholder networks. This role reports to the Director of Finance and works closely with internal teams to support financial operations budgeting grant reporting audit preparation payroll and organizational planning.
Compensation
Salary will be based on skills and experience within the annual earnings range of $. Additional benefits round out the compensation package including group benefit plan coverage annual vacation and a generous public holiday schedule including paid time off between Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Applications
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The CQCC strives to foster an inclusive workforce and is committed to applying principles of equity throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Members from equity-deserving groups are especially encouraged to apply and to self-identify. All qualified applicants will be considered. If you require accommodations for any part of the recruitment and hiring process please contact Human Resources at
Required Experience:
Manager
